Monthly Archives: September 2012

Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles, commanding that they heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out devils. I can imagine the weight they must’ve felt, being first hand witnesses to the power that the Savior had to do great … Continue reading →

When we establish relationships of trust with others, we have a greater ability to affect change in society. In the Book of Mormon, when Ammon established with King Lamoni that he really meant to serve the king, that he (Ammon) … Continue reading →

The Savior healing the leper is an opportunity to liken the scriptures to the youth. Leprosy was a symbol for sin. The fact that Jesus “immediately” healed the leper is significant (see Matthew 8:1-4). The following quote from Frederic Farrar … Continue reading →

Much of the Sermon on the Mount has to do with our motives. The Savior challenges us to have pure motives, to do things that are good, and to do them for the right reasons. Sometimes young people wonder about … Continue reading →

The Sermon on the Mount teachings principles which have many applications in the lives of young people. Matthew 5 outlines 4 important ideals that we examined in class. They are: 1. Adultery & Divorce 2. Honesty 3. Retaliation & Violence … Continue reading →

Matthew 4 deals with the conflict between Satan and the Savior. A great question to ask in the beginning of class is, “How can I be strong when temptation comes?” After some time to reflect and write their responses, (hopefully) … Continue reading →

Matthew chapter 2 forces us to examine the nature of evil as it relates to the omnipotence of our Heavenly Father. Every teenager can relate with injustice. Most teens have a strong sense of right and wrong and feel that … Continue reading →